One of the highlights of Ifugao are the Banaue Rice Terraces, which are vast, interconnected strips of rice terraces, which are recognized as one of the 5 beautiful sites in the Philippines. Because of its enormous beauty, the governor of Ifugao has made the preservation of this site the highest priority. The people, dialect, and the province are termed Ifugao which means People of the Earth. The people of Ifugao are known to be an independent agricultural society. For the Ifugao, their culture revolves around the rice, which is considered a prestige crop.

written by  On Foot on April 17, 2008 from Banaue, Philippines
from the travel blog: On Foot
tagged BanaueRiceTerraces, PampangaRiverValley, DaltonPass, CagayanValley, CordilleraMountains and NorthernPhilippines
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Ifugao is a very rich tribe. But ive heard news that since they are considered Indigenous People, they get the lowest benefits in their country.

written by  Phyllis Lamb on April 23, 2009

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the benefits theyve been getting is low in relative to the other common citizens of the country. unfortunately, the Ifugaos dont know much about this.

written by  Colleen Knapp on April 26, 2009

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the benefits theyve been getting is low in relative to the other common citizens of the country. unfortunately, the Ifugaos dont know much about this.

written by  Colleen Knapp on April 26, 2009

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because everything cannot be be shared by everyone equally. sad but its reality. and there's no way for you to contest that. unless you isolate yourself.

written by  Carla Joseph on April 26, 2009

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it would be nice if these IPs be sent to school for education. so they know what their rights are. and they can fight for it.

written by  Rald Johnnett on April 29, 2009

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I read about this in BBC!

written by  Madison Nash on May 5, 2009

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